It may not have been the first voice recognition software, but Apple’s Siri certainly has quickly become the most recognized, and it has spurred a host of new voice applications, including allowing consumers to tell their TVs what to do.

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Because of the growth of video-capable network attached devices, service providers need to invest in high-efficiency content optimization. One method is to separate content packaging from core processing, allowing providers to effectively deliver content in different formats to the multitude of devices in use.

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By using transcoding technology that is separate from content packaging technology, service providers can future-proof their service delivery capabilities to be able to easily upgrade software to be able to easily deliver any forms of content to any device.

Tags: Cable Show, RGB Networks, multiscreen delivery, transcoding, content packaging, targeted advertising, service delivery, mobile video